Kasumigaoka and Eriri
Inside the subway station, amid the bustling crowds, office workers in business attire could already be seen. Everyone hurried forward with quick steps, as if racing against time, patiently waiting by the platform.
By the time the subway arrived, it was already packed full.
After the passengers getting off had exited, the crowd behind them pushed the people in front into the carriage.
Fortunately, senpai lived in the same direction as Shirou and Eriri, so they did not need to take a second subway train.
Senpai skillfully made her way to the innermost corner and stood there.
"Waaah." Eriri was bumped by someone beside her and accidentally toppled backward.
"Be careful. It'd be dangerous if you fell here." Shirou, standing behind her, caught the girl and led her farther inside, giving her a serious reminder.
"Thanks..." The blonde girl said with a faint blush, leaning against the Youth's sturdy chest. It seemed she had not been this physically close to him in many years.
Shirou's personality hasn't changed, but he really has grown up a lot... Eriri thought.
Shirou said with concern, "Mm. You're petite, Eriri, and you're not used to crowded subways, so stand beside me."
"Who are you calling petite?! Don't touch me, idiot!" Eriri angrily turned around and shoved Shirou, baring her teeth like an arched-back kitten.
"Hey, I'm helping you here. Just accept it honestly," Shirou said unhappily. He had already put up with her terrible temper enough.
"I never asked for your help! Idiot! Idiot! Let me tell you, don't underestimate me! I'm a woman who has participated in the Holy War! This level of crowding is nothing!" Eriri said, showing off her sharp canine teeth.
"Holy War? What kind of battle is that?" Shirou asked in confusion.
"...Sigh, how pitiful, Sawamura-san.